Through The Pines

Through The Pines
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A financial planning podcast exploring wealth management, retirement planning, tax implications, and general money management. Recorded from inside a camp trailer, we navigate the world of money with a laid-back vibe.

  1. 5D AGO

    Ep. 100 - 100 Episodes of Through the Pines - The Full Story & What We've Learned

    On this episode of Through The Pines we're covering what we've learned along with our favorite moments as we celebrate our 100th episodes of Through The Pines!!   Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while enjoying his first latte of the day, this is Through the Pines.   Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com   2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah - Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -   Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com       Website: planwithbaxter.com Congratulations on 100 Episodes of Through The Pines! This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   ****   This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.   Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2026

    1h 2m

  2. APR 30

    Ep. 99 - Breaking Down the Money Principles That Matter Most

    On this episode of Through The Pines we'll cover the Most Important Concepts Investors Live By Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while performing his morning routine for optimized living, this is Through the Pines. Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah - Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -   Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com       Website: planwithbaxter.com ____________________________________   This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   ****   This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.   Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2026

    48 min

  3. APR 22

    Pines Ep. 98 - Money Talks BEFORE Marriage

    On this episode of Through The Pines we'll cover why & how to have the talk, the money talk with your partner before marriage        Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while washing his air cooled Porsche 911, this is Through the Pines.   Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com   2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -  Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -    Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com       Website: planwithbaxter.com   Money Mindset & Values Current Financial Snapshot Combining Finances (or not) Protecting Each Other: Insurance Safety Nets Short, Mid, & Long Term Financial Goals Investing Style & Philosophy Past Financial Baggage Estate Planning & Legacy Day-to-Day Financial Management Prenups ____________________________________   This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   ****   This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.   Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2026

    59 min

  4. MAR 11

    Ep. 97 - 5 Ways to Build & Destroy Wealth (in 2026!)

    On this episode of Through The Pines we'll cover 5 ways to Build Wealth and 5 ways to Destroy Wealth in 2026… Build: Live Below Your Means Build an Emergency Fund Eliminate High-Interest Debt Aggressively Invest Consistently  Increase Earning Power Destroy: Lifestyle Inflation High-Interest Consumer Debt Trying to Time the Market / Chasing "HOT" Investments High-Cost Borrowing Ignoring or Under-Utilizing Tax-Advantaged Accounts & Employee Matches   Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while tanning in February, this is Through the Pines. Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com 2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -  Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -    Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com       Website: planwithbaxter.com This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   ****   This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.   Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2026

    3 min

  5. MAR 5

    Ep. 96 - Money Fads & Bubbles vs. Fundamentals

    On this episode of Through The Pines we'll cover the differences and the pros and cons between Fads, Bubbles, Speculation and The Stock Market   Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while retiling his kitchen, this is Through the Pines.   Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com   2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -  Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -    Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com       Website: planwithbaxter.com   ____________________________________   This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   ****   This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.   Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2026   #podcast #money #wealth #retirement #financialplanning #finances #networth

    52 min

  6. FEB 18

    Ep. 95 - Reasons You NEED a Financial Advisor in 2026 (Before It's Too Late)

    Is hiring a financial planner worth it in 2026? 🤔 In this episode of Through the Pines, we break down 7 compelling reasons to work with a financial advisor in today's complex and evolving financial landscape. From navigating changing tax laws and RMD rules to behavioral coaching during volatile markets, we cover why professional guidance can help you maximize returns, reduce stress, and prepare for major life transitions. You'll learn about: ✔️ Tax-efficient strategies like Roth conversions and backdoor Roth IRAs ✔️ The power of fiduciary advice vs. commission-based models ✔️ How advisors help prevent emotional investing mistakes ✔️ Personalized retirement, 529, and business planning strategies ✔️ Preparing for retirement, inheritance, marriage, and other life changes If you're wondering whether AI can replace a financial advisor—or if expert guidance still matters—this episode gives you practical insights to help you decide. Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while shoveling his driveway, this is Through the Pines. Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com 2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -  Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -  Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com Website: planwithbaxter.com   🔔 Subscribe for more financial planning, retirement strategy, and wealth-building conversations. ————————————————————— This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   **** This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much. Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2026 #podcast #money #wealth #retirement #financialplanning #finances #networth

    37 min

  7. FEB 12

    Ep. 94 - Questions Financial Advisors LOVE vs. HATE

    Pines Ep. 94 - Questions Financial Advisors Love vs. Hate   🎙️The Banyan Collective Podcast Family: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   ➡️ Van Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@vansessionspod⁩   ➡️ Ascent Life: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ascentlifenow⁩   ➡️ Through The Pines: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@throughthepines⁩   ➡️ Ogden Arts & Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ogdenartsandadventure⁩     On this episode of Through The Pines we'll cover the questions Financial Advisors LOVE vs. HATE including questions like…    What are the biggest risks to my retirement plan? What return can I expect from this? How should I be thinking about taxes over my lifetime? Should I put money into gold or crypto? What decisions today will matter 10-15 years from now? My friend did this, should I do the same? How will our strategy change once I retire? Should I move everything into cash until things "calm down?" How do we define success if it's not just investment returns? Is now a good time to invest?   Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while prepping his tax returns, this is Through the Pines.   Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com   2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -  Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -    Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com Website: planwithbaxter.com     ____________________________________   This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   ****   This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.   Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2026

    52 min

  8. JAN 30

    Ep. 93 - 2026 Financial Landscape & How to Navigate

    Through The Pines Ep. 93 - 2026 Financial Landscape & How to Navigate    On this episode of Through The Pines we'll cover the 2026 Financial Landscape when I comes to…   Investing AI Interest Rates & Monetary Policy Inflation & Tariff Impacts Geopolitical & Policy Shifts Global Diversification & Emerging Markets Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets Private Markets & Alternatives Labor Market & Consumer Resilience  Cybersecurity, Fraud, and Regulatory Evolution   Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while combing out his glorious lochs of fur, this is Through the Pines.   Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com   2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -  Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -    Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com Website: planwithbaxter.com     ____________________________________   This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   ****   This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.   Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2025   #podcast #money #wealth #retirement #financialplanning #finances #networth

    44 min
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A financial planning podcast exploring wealth management, retirement planning, tax implications, and general money management. Recorded from inside a camp trailer, we navigate the world of money with a laid-back vibe.

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  • Creator
    Through The Pines
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Through The Pines, The Banyan Collective 2019
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    Through The Pines

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